How does Blue John by Edward Bulmer compare with Zoffany’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Zoffany Shaker Red (ΔE 1.9, “near-identical”). 1 more Zoffany colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Zoffany paints are all priced at £22.00 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Blue John at £26.40/L.
Edward Bulmer Blue John vs Zoffany
2 closest Zoffany matches ranked by ΔE
ΔE (CIEDE2000) is a perceptual distance metric — lower means a closer match. Matches under ΔE 2 are typically indistinguishable; ΔE 2–4 looks “the same” once dry on a wall; ΔE 4–6 is noticeable side-by-side. Always view a sample pot before committing — screen colours and lighting vary.
| Colour | Number | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Red | No.ZOP0125 | 1.9 | near-identical | £22.00 | — |
| Bordeaux | No.ZOP0010 | 3.3 | very close | £22.00 | — |